Drea Schmidt Bio

Drea’s practice focuses on securities, corporate governance, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. She has experience in SEC reporting and disclosure, initial public offerings, advising on state and federal securities laws, and raising capital through private placements of equity and debt securities. Drea also advises clients on general business issues, frequently serving as outside general counsel to her clients, and advising on issues including entity formation, contract negotiation, and business transition planning. Throughout the pandemic, as a component of her corporate finance work, Drea has helped her clients navigate the ever-changing requirements applicable to Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and forgiveness. She also advises on strategies for handling PPP loans in M&A and other transactions. Drea is the co-author of the financing chapter for Advising Oregon Businesses. She frequently speaks and writes on finance, M&A, and business succession topics. Outside of the office, Drea enjoys adventuring with her wife and young son, travelling, salsa dancing, camping, and skiing.